Retail Trade · Chino, CA

Moon Valley Nurseries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Moon Valley Nurseries has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $2,190
Back wages owed

Moon Valley Nurseries in Chino, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Moon Valley Nurseries once. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,190 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, OakCliff - Shell in Dallas, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $2,190
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Moon Valley Nurseries

The federal enforcement record for Moon Valley Nurseries in Chino, CA shows 1 OSHA inspection with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Moon Valley Nurseries to date. The Retail Trade sector average runs $2,879 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $2,190 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2023-07-14 to 2023-07-14, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2023-07-14

Last Inspection

2023-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,190

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,190

Avg Back Wages per Case

$2,190

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Moon Valley Nurseries owed $2,190 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Moon Valley Nurseries compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Moon Valley Nurseries	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	0.8
Violations	0	1.7
Total Penalty	$0	$2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,566

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moon Valley Nurseries safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Moon Valley Nurseries's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Moon Valley Nurseries have? ▼

Moon Valley Nurseries has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Moon Valley Nurseries had? ▼

Moon Valley Nurseries has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-14 and the most recent on 2023-07-14. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Moon Valley Nurseries? ▼

Moon Valley Nurseries has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,190 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Moon Valley Nurseries been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Moon Valley Nurseries, resulting in $2,190 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Moon Valley Nurseries operate in? ▼

Moon Valley Nurseries operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444220). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Moon Valley Nurseries owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Moon Valley Nurseries owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,190 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Moon Valley Nurseries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Moon Valley Nurseries's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, OakCliff - Shell in Dallas, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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